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“M30 King of Fresno” and 17 Members of His Drug Trafficking Ring Charged

… “Our agents work night and day to keep Fresno free from drugs like fentanyl that poison our children,” said … our investigators have in partnership with prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office and local, state, … complaint, Torrecillas Urias Jr. was obtaining, directly from sources in Mexico, tens of thousands of counterfeit M30 …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. … overdose deaths in Florida have increased over 30 percent from 2019 to 2020.  The violent criminal drug organizations …
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Five indicted for running a pill mill in Hamilton

… patients, who died in 2016, due to complications resulting from drug use.   Sakkal, who was arrested by federal agents … Cincinnati Centers for Pain Relief in Hamilton, Ohio from March 2013 through December 2017. Although the practice … It is also alleged that Jobalia received more than $103,000 from a pharmaceutical company for purported speaking …
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Okaloosa DTO Members Sentenced

… kilogram of cocaine, and almost two kilograms of marijuana from locations in the Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and … Administration’s commitment to keeping our communities safe from these violent criminals.” “This multi-year … W. Saier. “Together we are removing criminal organizations from our communities who commit firearms crimes and other …
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Federal Jury Convicts Mexican National On Heroin Trafficking Charges

… large quantities of heroin in Bernalillo County, N.M., from Oct. 2012 to June 2013; aiding and abetting the … of heroin and overseeing the collection of cash proceeds from the sale of heroin.  Evidence of Bustamante-Conchas … role in the drug trafficking organization was secured from wiretaps on telephones used by his subordinates, …
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Three Defendants Sentenced To Over 32 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… to investigating illegal organizations that profit from the distribution of methamphetamine and other illegal … commitment to keeping our children and our communities safe from drugs and other illegal activities by assuring that … on August 9, 2013 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas from Padilla in exchange for $1,500.  DEA agents recovered …
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Camden Drug Trafficking Organization Charged With Selling Heroin, Methamphetamine And Assault Weapons

… Mary Eva Colalillo said. According to the complaint: From November 2013 through October 2014, the defendants … its quality and the pricing and collection of the proceeds from its sale. In addition to replacing their cellular …
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Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

… of the citizens of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the threats delivered by the sea.” “Once more DEA's … launch Coast Guard aircraft, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Borinquen and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft deployed to Puerto Rico from Air Station Miami, to provide air support throughout …
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63 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Ponce

… investigation, executed the arrest warrants with assistance from ATF, FBI, the Puerto Rico Bureau of Special … to protect themselves and the drug trafficking organization from rival gangs. The leaders would supply the firearms to … organization members, narcotics and firearms to and from the La Ceiba Public Housing Project. As part of the …
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New York Man Sentenced 15 Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failing To Appear In Court

… and Jose Nunez) traveled to New York, obtained pills from Tirado, and then brought them back to New Hampshire.  … as over $30,000 in cash, and three firearms were recovered from that location.  Garcia, Jennifer Nunez, and Johanna … in October of 2014, after returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Tirado was later indicted on a …
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Cape Cod Drug Traffickers Arrested And Charged

… Chisholm and Wilkins pooled money and purchased heroin from a common source, which they then distributed to their … due to the “cut” put in the heroin, which was later seized from multiple sources on Cape Cod, indicating its widespread … Chisholm and Wilkins went to in order to shield themselves from law enforcement detection.  Chisholm allegedly employed …
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failure To Appear In Court

… the (Raul Hernandez) traveled to New York, obtained pills from Tirado, and then brought them back to New Hampshire.  … as over $30,000 in cash, and three firearms were recovered from that location.  Garcia, Jennifer Nunez, and Johanna … in October of 2014, after returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic.  Tirado was later indicted on a …
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Federal Jury Convicts Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Plaza Boss

… operating in Mexico today, with their influence stretching from Central America through Mexico and into cities … recruited former members of the Mexican Army Special Forces from the Groupo Aeromovil de Fuerza (GAFES) in the late 1990s. However, over time the Los Zetas broke away from the Gulf Cartel and began to operate independently. …
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Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Piedras Negras Plaza Boss Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

… operating in Mexico today, with their influence stretching from Central America through Mexico and into cities … recruited former members of the Mexican Army Special Forces from the Groupo Aeromovil de Fuerza (GAFES) in the late 1990s. However, over time the Los Zetas broke away from the Gulf Cartel and began to operate independently. …
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30 People Linked To Two Southern California Drug Transportation Networks Indicted On Federal Narcotics Charges

… into the importation of cocaine and methamphetamine from Mexico into the United States. The indictment, which … in conspiracies to distribute narcotics and to import drugs from Mexico. During the course of Operation Mountain Top, … allegedly assisted Cervera by storing narcotics smuggled from Mexico; Karine Elizabeth Barajas, 35, of Loma Linda, …
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DEA And Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Open Powerful Exhibit In Mobile, Alabama

… organization will take the time to visit and learn from this exhibition, which could be a truly life-changing … in a simulated MRI machine and view real wreckage from a drug-related car accident. A portion of the exhibit … Center in Mobile, Alabama. With the generous support from the local community and our partner, the Drug …
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Superseding Indictments On Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate

… Superintendent, New York State (NYSP). The arrests resulted from a long-term investigation by the Organized Crime Drug … and Israel. The Thieves helped the defendants extort money from individuals living abroad and authorized the use of … and beating of an individual suspected of stealing from a narcotics “stash” house operated by members of the …
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Member Of Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate Sentenced To 46 Months’ Imprisonment For Racketeering

… a criminal enterprise operating in New York that profited from illegal gambling, drug trafficking and other criminal … is the result of the hard work of the men and women from multiple agencies on the DEA’s Strike Force, and we are … “Today’s sentence is a direct result of the contributions from our law enforcement partners and prosecutors of the …
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Thomas Hoey, Jr., Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 151 Months In Prison For Large-Scale Drug Distribution And Obstruction Of Justice

… (914) 682-6256 Defendant allegedly stole more than $800,000 from his company’s retirement plan to pay for corporate and … medical assistance for Ms. Calo, who subsequently died of from the combined effects of the cocaine and alcohol she … to remove the cocaine and all evidence of cocaine use from the hotel room.  Hoey then made numerous false …
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DEA And Attorney General Horne: Arrests Made In Large-Scale Criminal Operation

… Julio Villagrana were spotted on Tuesday night, but fled from law enforcement and have not yet been picked up.  The … through various bank accounts and a local Tucson casino.  From approximately June of 2010, and continuing through May …
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Operation Kruz Control Delivers Major Action Against Large Scale Marijuana Trafficking Organization

… importation of multi-thousand pounds of marijuana from (primarily through the Agua Prieta corridor) into New … in 'Operation Kruz Control" were led by DEA with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol and its Tactical (BORTAC), … Center Document and Media (DOMEX), and SWAT Teams from the Mesa Police Department, Apache Junction Police …
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Long Island Doctor Indicted For Causing Oxycodone Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients

… that the abuse of prescription drugs can lead to death from a doctor’s office or from distribution on the streets. In this case, these … action against a pharmacy, removed prescription authority from numerous rogue doctors, and expanded …
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Physician And Pharmacist Among Those Arrested In Drug Conspiracy And Health Care Fraud Case

… indictment contains 240 counts of health care fraud. Agents from multiple federal and local agencies arrested defendants … and pharmacists are trained to help real patients suffering from actual medical conditions, not drug trafficking … heath care fraud schemes not only divert limited resources from patients that really need and deserve care, they also …
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Bronx Beach Avenue Drug Crew “Gang Bangers” Indicted, Charged

… off the streets in order to make our communities safe from drug and gun violence.”  Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet … operated principally in and around the Bronx, New York, from at least 2009 up to and including February 2017. One of … non-members, outsiders, and rival narcotics dealers from distributing crack cocaine in the area controlled by …
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Clinch County Ex-Spouses Guilty for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… drugs into our communities and hold all those profiting from these deadly substances accountable for their crimes.” … “This significant sentence removes a dangerous trafficker from our streets and helps make our communities safer.” … partners, we will continue to target those who profit from these drugs and hold them accountable.” “I want to …
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Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

… fentanyl and methamphetamine.  According to court records, from 2021 to 2023, Jones conspired with Rice to distribute … informant to purchase pound quantities of methamphetamine from Rice that Jones coordinated. Court records show that …
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Readout: DEA Leadership Meets with Italian Law Enforcement Delegation

… Terrance Cole met with a law enforcement delegation from Italy, signifying the agency’s renewed focus on working … organizations.  ‘Ndrangheta sources its drug supply from Mexican cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel, and …
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Florida Men Convicted after Cleaning Crew Locates More Than $30K of Cocaine in Hotel Room

… hotel in Myrtle Beach.  Wilson and Smith are both from Florida and they would later tell police that they were … possession with intent to distribute narcotics in Maryland from 2003, and Smith has a prior federal conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine from 2004.  U.S. District Judge Sherri A. Lydon presided …
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Indictment Charges Man for Trafficking Dangerous, Unusual Drug Mixtures of Heroin, Fentanyl, Tramadol and Methamphetamine

… four pounds of narcotics and packaging equipment recovered from maintenance area of residential building near public … Heights 2400 Walton Ave drugs seized.jpg ketamine.jpg kilo from bedroom.jpg kilo press.jpg Stroke stamp.jpg Queen & … case prevented a tremendous amount of illegal narcotics from flooding into our city’s streets. I commend our NYPD …
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Black market pill manufacturing operation dismantled in Bronx apartment building; superintendent among three charged

… and adjacent vacant studio apartment. The area was accessed from an interior courtyard through a locked door. A review of security footage from the interior courtyard showed Castillo entering and … A headlamp and colorful dyes were also recovered from the suitcase. In order to remove the various unknown …